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Joe Rocket Speedmaster gloves have been around for quite a while. I see a lot to like about the latest incarnation, the Speedmaster 8.0. I guess 8.0 means that this is the 8th version -- I'm quick that way.

Anyway, here's what the glove has to offer. It has the standard drum-dyed ...

Heavy gauge, full leather gloves provide the ultimate in crash protection for the hands. However, they can be downright uncomfortable in hot weather. I have worn Fieldsheer gloves of the leather variety and was very impressed. With this in mind, I had high hopes for the Fieldsheer ...

I recently watched a TV documentary on the workings of the Alpinestars factory in Italy. I was more than impressed with the attention to detail of everyone featured, from the engineers to the testers and fabricators. They all seemed passionate about producing a quality product. There is ...

Speed and Strength (SS) is a company with an eye for appearance but also solid attention to detail. The Speed And Strength Moment Of Truth SP Men's Mesh Motorcycle Jacket is no exception. It is a good-looking jacket that will keep you cool and protected in ...

Many riders like to wrench on their motorcycles almost as much as they like to ride. Any tool that makes working on motorcycles easier and more convenient is OK in my book. When doing things like changing tires or working on suspension components, the motorcycle has to be ...

The KBC Ed Hardy "Death or Glory" Nomad brings me a weird kind of joy. The Ed Hardy tattoo designs, which don't shirk their responsibility of transmitting a certain disregard for an under-lived life, give this helmet an uncompromising look.

This particular model of the Nomad is in no way subtle, ...

Every class of machine comes with its own style that works its way into accessories or bits of ride-specific apparel. Although there is always crossover, you can see trends. Sport machines have lots of color, sharp angles, and are composed of numerous synthetic materials. Cruisers have leather, black, red, curves, chrome, ...

Hardware doesn't need to be about basic function. If you never thought that the nuts and bolts could be decorative features, consider Lucky Bike's engine bolt kits. These kits provide a set of high strength aluminum bolts for your crankcase cover and your alternator cover. The bolts come ...

Snow is coming. You can smell it in the air. This morning I stepped out into my driveway to find a thin frost over everything. It feels sterile and unwelcoming. It is also a harbinger of much time to be spent in a car. Enough lamentation -- I'm not off the ...

My ex-boyfriend, who shall remain un-named but whose name rhymed with Bill, had a stunning Springer Harley Davidson that he liked to customize. And he liked to do the customizations himself. He was mechanically sound, but not all the aftermarket parts he bought were as sound as he ...

All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. Different scenes call for costume changes. If you don't believe it, think back to your last job interview. I don't know about you, but I wore a suit. I dress up for a night out and dress ...

Most accidents happen in the home. I don't know if this is actually true, but you hear it everywhere, and I know for a fact that bikes can face serious hazards during indoor storage. Not to mention the forces of nature that make their way in, such as rodents. Garages can harbor ...

Back in school a few years ago, a teacher dubbed me The Man from Plaid. She had a distinct disdain for plaid. Not one who enjoys being singled out or pigeon-holed (does anyone?), I promptly switched to single-color and simpler print flannel shirts. Plaid had nothing to do with ...

VectraLight VL-10 LED turn signals by Kisan Technologies take advantage of wasted space. Although our bikes are compact, efficient machines, there is still room for improvement. These turn signals adhere to your mirrors, which are already sticking out, and make your old turn signals redundant, vestigial appendages.

These 5-LED mirror-mounting ...

I've always worn a full face helmet and drooled over the features of modular helmets. I have never bought a modular because I don't trust the ones I can afford. I'm waiting for the technology to advance or the price to come down. In the meantime, there is an economical alternative -- ...

Motocross may bear the seeds of reckless adventure, but the speeds and heights achieved by the fearless riders force them to confront their very real vulnerabilities and put on gear to compensate. Fox Racing is an ever-present name on the lips of the motocross community when it comes to riding apparel. ...

There's hardcore, and then there's hardcore. Right now you may have your bike covered in skulls and have a helmet covered with artwork so evil-looking that the mere thought of it is enough to make children have nightmares. But how scary is your riding jacket? And I'm not talking about ...

This silica leather jacket is by Rev'it, a company that has specialized in making high-quality, high-performance street bike gear for nearly fifteen years.

This particular jacket, which coordinates with a whole range of accessories, has great safety features like reinforced stitching and CE-rated protective pads -- but it also ...

Some motocross riders are content to settle for low quality, non-cushioned socks. Many don't give a thought to the advantage that thicker padded socks can offer.

The comfort of even the best riding footwear can be increased with the simple addition of Alpinestars MX Thick Socks. They were developed with a specific kind of ...